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Furry feelings
On 06/02/2013 in Parent skills
How to teach your child the importance of emotional expression
When love is in the air this Valentine's, it feels pertinent to turn our focus to an often-overlooked aspect of development - emotional intelligence, or EQ for short, a term coined in 1985 by Wayne Leon Payne.It might seem like modern mumbo
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Talkback: Furry feelings
On 08/02/2013 in forum
Came across these in Australia my 2 kids loved them great for ages 4-7 haven't seen them in the UK before.
Came across these in Australia my 2 kids loved them great for ages 4-7 haven't seen them in the UK before.
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1 Feel the sand between your toes
On 19/06/2009 in UK
Icecream & sandcastles - a day on the beach is the perfect way to spend a idle day
Literally meaning ‘Whistling Sands’, Porth Oer, Lleyn Peninsula, Wales has dry sand above the high-water mark that might squeak when you walk on it. With sand the texture of fluffy cake mixture and a National Trust beach café selling everything from pizza to buckets and s...
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The best foods to buy organic
On 11/04/2012 in Green Living
Feel the benefits of fresh, natural produce
While some may feel that the advantages of organic produce are up for debate, there are many foods which are widely accepted to reap the most benefit from a lack of pesticides and growth hormones. The Pesticide Action Network recommend that even
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Highly Commended Best Family Restaurant 2012 - Giraffe
On 20/05/2012 in Food & Dining Awards
The restaurants that go the extra mile to make children feel at home
Dishing up fresh and healthy food from around the globe, Giraffe has a menu of mini dishes for under-sevens, plus a Young Adults menu to make older children feel special. Kids Placemats provide table-top entertainment.
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The guilt-free guide to motherhood
On 04/08/2010 in Mummy time
Ten reasons not to feel guilty – you are doing a great parenting job!
Why is it that modern mothers sometimes seem to be determined to feel guilty about anything and everything. You work full-time? How can you possibly spend enough quality time with your children! You gave up your career to become a mother? How can
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Time to get fit, mama!
On 23/12/2010 in Mummy time
How to feel fit and fabulous with, well, just a little effort and determination
Yes, yes, we know that when you are feeling as over-stuffed as the Christmas turkey, seeing a lithe and lovely gym bunny shaking some impossible moves may feel a long way from your reality. But you know what? There's no better time to start than now
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Isle of Wight: A Treasure Island
On 25/08/2011 in UK
Close to home but feels like heaven, the Isle of Wight is the perfect location to create idyllic childhood memories
more dignified pace and we feel as if we’re privy to a charming little secret.The crossing from Portsmouth takes just 35 minutes. While on board the ferry, be sure to pick up an Isle of Wight tourist guide; my wife spotted an advertisement
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How to be a magical storyteller
On 03/01/2013 in Education
You don’t need to be JK Rowling to create bedtime tales to charm your child, just follow your feelings
to be recited perfunctorily before lights-out, and while the princess loved her bedtime book, she couldn’t help but long wistfully for something a little bit more spontaneous…If this faux fairytale feels faintly familiar, then perhaps, like many parents, spur
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How to encourage empathy in your toddler
On 06/01/2011 in Psychology
Just like any other skill, empathy needs to be taught and practised. Here are some easy ways you can teach your child to understand others’ feelings
Explain feelings Describe how other people feel when they are sad or when they are hurt in clear and concise language. If your child breaks another child’s toy, for example, you can remind him how he felt when one of his toys broke, and say. “That
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